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      Billy Elliot
      Submitted by TE Editor on 30 August, 2011 - 13:49

      ‘Billy Elliot’ is the story of a boy from a coal mining family who decides to be a ballet dancer. His decision causes, perhaps predictably, a great deal of family controversy. The novel by Melvin Burgess is based on the film of the same name. This is BritLit’s first foray into the world of full length novels. We think it works! 

      How to use this BritLit kit
      There are a range of activities to use based around the text, as well as a complete teacher guide and answer key. Some activities in the pre-reading and the guided reading downloads have related audio, below.To download pdf files and audio from the Attachment box below, right click on the file and save to your computer.

      This BritLit kit was first published in 2009

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      Billy Elliot audio text 1A2.87 MB
      Billy Elliot audio text 1B2.82 MB
      Billy Elliot audio text 2A6 MB
      Billy Elliot audio text 2B4.61 MB
      Billy Elliot pre-reading tasks119.13 KB
      Billy Elliot texts and guided reading tasks308.39 KB
      Billy Elliot key505.71 KB
      Billy Elliot context activities101.33 KB
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      SheilaSand's picture
      SheilaSand
      This is a great story!!
      Submitted on 20 May, 2009 - 19:32
      This is a great story!! thanks for sharing!
      Mercedes Viola's picture
      Mercedes Viola
      I love it
      Submitted on 6 June, 2009 - 23:55

      Thanks for the ideas on how to use such a good story.

      fylm85's picture
      fylm85
      A good decision
      Submitted on 3 September, 2011 - 16:25

      a good decision

      merlynclt's picture
      merlynclt
      Billy Elliot
      Submitted on 6 September, 2011 - 09:14

      Thanks. I have seen the movie and these activities will surely help the students. Dr Merlyn

      ma. claudia's picture
      ma. claudia
      good film to teach us about
      Submitted on 28 March, 2012 - 18:58

      good film to teach us about LOVE FOR STHG. It´s also a good lesson for everyone. thks a lot. =)

       

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      Saulesunny
      very useful materials!!!!))
      Submitted on 25 April, 2012 - 08:00

      very useful materials!!!!))

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      timbrin
      The Broadway show
      Submitted on 20 December, 2012 - 07:22
      The Broadway show "Billy Elliot" started at the Imperial Theatre in New York City October 8, 2008. The detractors are fussy & overwhelmingly positive as they heap admire & honors onto this lively and inspiring musical making and its creators.